THE COWBOY’S SURRENDER The Sweeter Version: Book Two The Diamondback Ranch Sweeter Series Contemporary Western Romance Novel 52,000 words/149pp AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is a SWEETER (NOT sweet and clean) version of The Cowboy’s Surrender. It's the same characters and story, but with love scenes that are less graphic and explicit. If you want a hotter sexier read, check out the original version in The Diamondback Ranch Series. BLURB: Copper River Oil Company is drilling for oil on the Diamondback Ranch. Dallas McCade can't do a thing to stop them, because he doesn't own the mineral rights. To add insult to injury, they've sent a woman to oversee the operation. Dallas has good reason to distrust women. As soon as he sets eyes on Gillian Bankston, he loses his temper . . . and his control. That makes him spitting mad and frustrated as hell. Gillian has never met a man quite like Dallas. He's as prickly as a cactus, but his kisses are hot enough to ignite a West Texas wildfire. Gillian's been burned before and wants nothing to do with love . . . or lust. Battle lines are drawn and it's war between the sexes. Will they surrender to the powerful attraction neither can deny? Who will be the first to wave the white flag? EXCERPT: "I know this is only a job to you," Dallas said softly, trying to control his temper. "But to me, it's much more. I would do anything in my power to get Copper River Oil off my land. Anything." Something flared in the brown eyes. Dallas saw the glimmer of outrage in the velvety depths. He wished he could see Gillian's eyes darken with passion. His body tensed when she leaned her fists on the opposite side of the desk and faced him almost nose to nose. The lady wasn't a coward. Didn't back down, he had to give her that. "I understand perfectly. And if you're trying to intimidate or threaten me--I'd think better of it, if I were you." Dallas suddenly became aware of just how close Gillian was to him. Creamy white skin stretched across delicate cheekbones, dusted with the barest hint of pink. Dark, lush lashes framed her chocolate-colored eyes. Her lips were full and inviting, even if her words were not. For weeks, he had been tormented by this woman. Now he wanted to taste her. He needed to taste her. "I don't want to intimidate or threaten you," Dallas said, glancing from her eyes to her mouth. He almost came unglued when her breath caught and she quickly moistened her lips with the tip of her pink tongue. "And I've just thought of something much better." He moved forward and captured her mouth in a kiss. KEYWORDS: sweeter romance, inspirational, Texas romance, cowboy romance, rancher, alpha male, mystery, suspense

AUTHOR'S WARNING: This is a SWEETER (NOT sweet and clean) version of The Cowgirl's Secret. It's the same characters and story, but with love scenes that are less graphic and explicit. If you want a hotter sexier read, check out the original version in The Diamondback Ranch Series. BLURB: An Independent Young Woman Tori McCade is bound and determined to earn her degree and return home to practice veterinary medicine in Salt Fork, Texas. Nothing and no one can stop her, not even the hottest man she's ever met in her life. A man who knows what he wants Sam Garza meets the much younger Tori McCade in a dance club in Dallas, Texas, and all bets are off. He wants her, and he's going to have her . . . even if it means following her to Salt Fork. Both agree they need to keep things simple and uncomplicated. And he's okay with that . . . for now. EXCERPT: Tori's breath stalled in her lungs as her back lay nestled against Sam's solid-muscled chest. She felt his lips on her hair, his kiss burning her scalp. Hot prickles of desire infused her blood, and she couldn't help tilting her head forward, wanting to feel his lips on her skin. He was quick to oblige, trailing kisses across the nape of her neck and collarbone. Suddenly, he twirled her around and Tori looked up at him. He really was a brutally handsome man, his features hard as granite. She fleetingly wondered how a man who looked so fierce, so feral, could scatter such gentle kisses across her sensitive skin. How a man who had uprooted his whole life so he could help his sick mother--how could such a man look at her with such intense yearning? Such hot passion? Sam's eyes dilated beneath heavy lids. He bent toward her, stopping only millimeters from her mouth. His breath was hot on her lips. Tori's stomach dipped in an alarming manner. "I'm going to kiss you." His voice was rough with desire. "I've been wanting to kiss you from the first moment I saw you at the bar." He yanked her into his strong arms and gathered her close. Before Tori could say or do anything, his mouth crushed down on hers in a hungry savage kiss. KEYWORDS: New Adult Romance, Contemporary Western Romance, Coming of Age, New Adult and College, Western romance Multicultural Romance Texas Romance Cowboy Romance Steamy Romance Small town Sensual Virgin Multicultural Texas Cowboy Western Romance Western Monogamous Diamondback Ranch

Copper River Oil Company is drilling for oil on the Diamondback Ranch. Dallas McCade can't do a thing to stop them, because he doesn't own the mineral rights. To add insult to injury, they've sent a woman to oversee the operation. Dallas has good reason to distrust women. As soon as he sets eyes on Gillian Bankston, he loses his temper . . . and his control. That makes him spitting mad and frustrated as hell. Gillian has never met a man quite like Dallas. He's as prickly as a cactus, but his kisses are hot enough to ignite a West Texas wildfire. Gillian's been burned before and wants nothing to do with love . . . or lust. Battle lines are drawn and it's war between the sexes. Will they surrender to the powerful attraction neither can deny? Who will be the first to wave the white flag? KEYWORDS: cowboy romance, Texas romance, alpha male, series romance, small town, rancher, steamy romance, mystery, suspense

Willow's sudden departure from Nashville's country music scene shocked most people. But the bright lights, fake smiles, and false promises of the people she should have been able to trust, left her cold and empty. Returning to Sapphire Bay has been good for her soul. She's built a new life and surrounded herself with kind-hearted people who go out of their way to make the world a better place. Zac has spent the last ten years working as a doctor in refugee camps around the world. His last assignment in Afghanistan has taken everything from him. He returns to Sapphire Bay hoping to find peace and solitude in the home he rarely gets to visit. When he meets Willow, the quiet life he anticipated disappears. In its place is an emotional roller coaster that shatters the structured world he's created and makes him reevaluate what's really important. But, like most things in Willow and Zac's lives, nothing is as it seems. They both have secrets and people they need to stay away from. Will Sapphire Bay bring them the peace they crave or make their lives even more complicated? SWEET SURRENDER is the sixth book in the Sapphire Bay series and can easily be read as a standalone. Each of Leeanna's series are linked so you can find out what happens to your favorite characters in other books. If you would like to know when Leeanna's next book is released, please visit leeannamorgan.com. Happy reading! Praise for Leeanna Morgan’s books: “I am addicted to Leeanna Morgan's books! The only problem with them is that I hate coming to the end of one, and can't wait for the next good read. I love how she weaves the characters together, and draws you right into their lives. If you haven't discovered her, please do give her books a try. You won't be disappointed, except for not having found her sooner!” “I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I purchased it today and finished it just now. Captivating story from beginning to end. Definitely a five star book.” Other Contemporary Romances by Leeanna Morgan: The Montana Brides: Book 1: Forever Dreams (Gracie and Trent) Book 2: Forever in Love (Amy and Nathan) Book 3: Forever After (Nicky and Sam) Book 4: Forever Wishes (Erin and Jake) Book 5: Forever Santa: a Montana Brides Christmas novella Book 6: Forever Cowboy (Emily and Alex) Book 7: Forever Together (Kate and Dan) Book 8: Forever and a Day (Sarah and Jordan) The Bridesmaids Club: Book 1: All of Me (Tess and Logan) Book 2: Loving You (Annie and Dylan) Book 3: Head Over Heels (Sally and Todd) Book 4: Sweet on You (Molly and Jacob) Emerald Lake Billionaires: Book 1: Sealed with a Kiss (Rachel and John) Book 2: Playing for Keeps (Sophie and Ryan) Book 3: Crazy Love (Holly and Daniel) Book 4: One And Only (Elizabeth and Blake) The Protectors: Book 1: Safe Haven (Hayley and Tank) Book 2: Just Breathe: (Kelly and Tanner) Book 3: Always (Mallory and Grant) Book 4: The Promise (Ashley and Matthew) Sapphire Bay: Book 1: Falling For You (Natalie and Gabe) Book 2: Once In A Lifetime (Sam and Caleb) Book 3: A Christmas Wish (Megan and William) Book 4: Before Today (Brooke and Levi) Book 5: The Sweetest Thing (Cassie and Noah) Book 6: Sweet Surrender (Willow and Zac) Santa's Secret Helpers: Book 1: Christmas On Main Street (Emma and Jack) Book 2: Mistletoe Madness (Kylie and Ben) Book 3: Silver Bells (Bailey and Steven) Book 4: The Santa Express (Shelley and John) Keywords: Heartwarming, small town romance, holiday, friendship, family life, series, Montana, relationships, love, wedding, bride, bridesmaid, family saga, mystery, ranch, cowboy, family relationships, second chances, romantic suspense, inspirational, second chance, danger, police, military, Army, Christmas.

Cody Wilde can't deny his growing feelings for childhood friend, Cassie Strong. But with the threat from a lifelong enemy looming, Cody resolves to keep Cassie safe, even if it means sacrificing his own happiness. Troubled by Cody's aloofness, Cassie takes matters into her own hands, determined to win his heart. Unable to keep himself away from Cassie, Cody gives into his feelings, and the two become inseparable. Then, on one blistering summer day, Cody's fears come back to haunt him, but Cassie's the one to pay the price. For readers who enjoy Diana Palmer, Maisy Yates, Cora Seton, Kate Pearce, Vivian Arend, Kelly Elliott, Debra Clopton, Jennifer Ryan, Linda Leal Miller, B.J. Daniels, and SJ McCoy. Topics: new adult, contemporary romance, cowboy romance, Texas romance, western romance, sweet romance, small town romance.

To save her West Texas home, a young widow must join forces with a violent desperado—and tame the wild passions he ignites within her: “A superb writer” (RT Book Reviews). Ellie Langstrom has built a quiet, simple life on a ranch in Summer Valley, married to the love of her life: gentle, older Benjamin Jarrett. But that life is shattered when her barn burn to the ground and she finds Benjamin’s bullet-riddled body on the back doorstep. Reeling from shock and grief, Ellie has no idea who would want to hurt him or why. So she telegraphs Benjamin’s brother Carson, a Texas Ranger, for help. Two months later, a Jarrett brother finally arrives—only it’s not Carson, but the blue-eyed gunfighter, Kale Jarrett. Ellie is terrified of guns and of the handsome gunslinger now living in her house. But she needs him . . . maybe in ways she doesn’t want to admit. “The real treasure of Sweet Autumn Surrender is the love Ellie Jarrett has to give to Kale and his family.” —The Book Shelf

Ivan Korovin is determined to cement his evolution from dirt-poor, dreamless kid to billionaire philanthropist. First he has a serious PR problem to take care of: outspoken Miranda Sweet has ruined his repuation by labeling him “Caveman #1” in her bestselling book. The solution? Give the ravenous public what they want—to see the enemies become lovers! From the red carpet in L.A. to black-tie charity balls in Moscow, they play out their pretend love story for all the world to see. But beneath the glare of the spotlight, it’s getting harder to tell what’s real and what’s for show….

She made a mistake and married the wrong man. Once the vows were said, she had to keep them. After all, they were said to God just as much as to her loser, neglectful husband. And so for fifteen years and four children, Carmen Davis stayed true, kept her word and did her level best to love the man she married. But she never forgot the man who could make her heart race and whose life was as straight and true as it had promised to be in high school. Preston Emerson would never love another. He wasn’t the kind of man who could fall for anyone. And it was better to stay single than to be married to one woman while he constantly fought off thinking about another. After all, the woman he’d fallen in love with had married another. He could stay away from her, but he couldn’t keep from helping her. But then one day a single decision changes their lives. The past comes back. Secrets come out and in the virtual storm a love that had been dormant bursts to life. Will they bank on faith and take a second chance at love? Listen to Jay Dyess perform this book - and many of Jessie's other books - for FREE on YouTube on the SaywithJay channel. Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "WOW. What an incredibly inspiring tale of faith and faithfulness." - BG Armstrong ★★★★★ "What a powerfully moving and inspirational story. I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend it." - Lucia ★★★★★ "This is one of my favorites. It had some really powerful moments (one in particular, but I don’t want to include spoilers), some thought provoking moments, and plenty of sweet and funny moments. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did." - Tamy ★★★★★ "Definitely some surprises, romance, and a bit of humor. I feel this is a strong story in this series and really can stand on its own fine though reading the other books in this series makes this one even better. I had a hard time putting this story down." - Erralee ★★★★★ "This story was so well told, more dramatic than we're used to from this author, but it sent the message in such a powerful way." - Lady M Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

He’s dating one sister and falling for the other. Originally diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease, Esther MacCartney is frustrated because she’s been bedridden for months and doctors can’t tell her if she’ll ever be well again. The only person who’s visited her regularly is her sister’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Monroe. He makes her laugh and treats her like he enjoys her company. But her sister has a job offer off the farm and Esther is afraid Monroe will propose to get her to stay. Monroe Hutchison is spending the winter in Prairie Rose, Iowa, and thinking about settling there permanently. The MacCartney sister that’s he’s been kind of dating would make an excellent farmer’s wife, but it’s her younger sister, Esther, who makes him laugh. He enjoys her company and sometimes forgets that she never gets up from the couch and could never handle the rigorous life of a farmer’s wife. If he kisses one, can he forget about the other? But which sister does he want to kiss? Will Esther ever get better? Could Monroe sacrifice the dream he’s had since childhood to be able to care for the sister who captivates him? Or will he be like everyone else and overlook her charm because of her sickness? They’re all wrong for each other, but why does being together feel so right? Reviewers Say: ★★★★★ "I love Jessie Gussman's books. She knows how to keep readers interested until the end." - Kimberly ★★★★★ "I loved everything about this story. It’s so much more than a romance." - Mom of 8 ★★★★★ "I really enjoyed all the beautiful Spiritual encouragement worked into this story line." - T. Quinn ★★★★★ "This book really spoke to me about reactions when life doesn't go the way I think it should." - Di ★★★★★ "A beautiful story of love and sacrifice. Jessie developed the characters so well that they really seem real." - Kindle Reader Books in A Heartland Cowboy Christmas: Accidental Fiancé with the Heartland Cowboy Second Chance with the Heartland Cowboy Best Friends with the Heartland Cowboy Snowed In with the Heartland Cowboy Wrong Sister with the Heartland Cowboy Convenient Marriage with the Heartland Cowboy Marriage Contract with the Heartland Cowboy Mistaken Identity with the Heartland Cowboy First Love with the Heartland Cowboy

Every culture has a way of perceiving and practicing marriage. Many contemporary Western Christians mistake what their culture prescribes regarding marriage with what the Bible portrays, and thereby take as biblical what is merely cultural. Uncritical conformity to cultural imperatives of marriage then becomes a Christian virtue, and a sweet surrender. Few recognize, much less question this confusion, even when its consequences are unhealthy. In Sweet Surrender Dennis Hiebert challenges Christians to comprehend what is cultural in their view of marriage, hold as optional what is not explicitly required by the Bible, and live out their marriages within the transcendent grace of God. Gaining greater awareness can free marriages from the control of culture for something more simply but deeply Christian. Marriages benefit when they are released from cultural directives that are not biblical callings, even if they choose to retain them as cultural practices. This book is for Christians who are ready to rethink their assumptions about marriage.